Stewardship
Stewardship teaches that all that we have and all that we are is a gift from God.
We are, therefore, stewards of God’s gifts during our lifetime.

• Discerning and carrying out God’s purpose is the primary purpose of our lives.

 

• Living God’s way brings us a wholeness, peace and
• joy that can not be found or satisfied through anything
• else in our lives.

• The gifts we have been given, time, talent, and money,
• are to be used for that purpose.

 

                                      

 

2007 Annual Fall Pledge Drive Kick-Off Dinner
and Talent Show

 

 

 

 

 

The Endowment Funds
of
The First Congregational Church of Hudson

The General Endowment Fund

Purpose: The General Endowment Fund exists to provide long-term financial health for the First Congregational Church. The General Endowment Fund is a separately incorporated entity formed for the sole purpose of supporting the First Congregational Church and will be utilized for the development and expansion of the ministries of the First Congregational Church that are beyond the parameters of the General Operating Budget. The primary objective for the management of these gifts is to provide resources to further the mission of the Church, now and in the future. It is the intention of this policy that these gifts will be handled with care and prudence. The principle-the original gifts and bequests-remain intact, invested to produce income that benefits the programs of the church each year.

• To begin ministries for which there is not funding
• To support new programs
• To fund special capital projects
• To provide special outreach needs
• To ensure financial stability in the event of a severe economic downturn
• To provide support for the four specific funds

 

Mission Endowment Fund

Purpose: The Mission Endowment Fund exists to enhance the giving potential of our church’s outreach ministry  The Mission Endowment fund will be utilized to establish or maintain outreach programs or projects which are consistent with the aims of the Mission Board  Those aims include, but are not limited to : providing scholarships; funding educational programming; providing funding for additional outreach ministries

 

The Youth Endowment Fund

Purpose:  The Youth Endowment Fund exists to provide funding for the operations and special programs for our youth ministry. The Youth Endowment Fund will be utilized to establish or maintain programs which are consistent with the aims of the Youth Board. Those aims may include, but are not limited to: supporting  students in missionary work; purchasing program equipment; funding guest speakers; providing funding for continuing education of Youth Director; providing youth scholarships; funding for a variety of mission trips and  field work.

 

 

Composing A Legacy
The Music Endowment Fund

We have been blessed through out life with
the lullaby of peace;
the resounding chords of hope;
 the harmony of love
and the melody of faith.

Now we have the opportunity to compose a beautiful sounding legacy that is coming from our life and our faith and reverberating from age to age.

May your legacy be a beautiful sounding symphony of hope for the next age.
 May your love and faith echo across generations.
May the music of your Christian life inspire those who come after you.

 

Purpose:  The Music Endowment Fund exists to provide funding for the operations and special programs. The Music Endowment Fund will be utilized to establish or maintain programs which are consistent with the aims of the Music Board. Those aims may include, but are not limited to: providing funds for concert series; providing scholarships; purchasing and maintaining our instrument collection; providing funds for organ enhancements; providing funding for support staff.

 

Building Preservation Fund

Purpose: The Building Preservation Fund exists to provide funding for planned, preventative maintenance or emergencies of the building and grounds. The Building Preservation Fund will be utilized to establish a building maintenance plan which is consistent with the aims of the Trustees Board and the Spending Policy. Those aims may include but are not limited to, projects not covered by maintenance contracts or general repair events that exceed $500 per occurrence.

 

                                                                                                        

         

  Stewardship is a JOYFUL act for the sake of God’s work.
          We are a very generous congregation.
         We are generous with our time, our gifts, and our money.
        Each year, we continue to reach out to others in need.
        We are a compassionate and caring community and we have fun!